Reef Sanctuary - View Single Post - can I use activated carbon in salt water tank?

lcstorc · 01-14-2007, 08:14 PM

Yes you can but rinse well with ro water and replace it frequently. Most here who run carbon do it one week a month so I would replace it weekly. If left too long it can become a partial bioligical filter which you do not want. Long term let your lr and skimmer be your filtration and you will have far less problems,

01-14-2007, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: can I use activated carbon in salt water tank? Yes you can but rinse well with ro water and replace it frequently. Most here who run carbon do it one week a month so I would replace it weekly. If left too long it can become a partial bioligical filter which you do not want. Long term let your lr and skimmer be your filtration and you will have far less problems, __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.